I am going to Ecuador next month (May 2013), and will be focused on a number of high volcanoes there. I was wondering if anyone else was heading there or thinking of heading there next month, and would like to team up for some high altitude adventures! Barring that, someone who has been there before and would be happy to pass on information based on some questions I have would also be a person with whom I would enjoy talking.

Just a heads up, there was a thread on summitpost last fall about how Ecuador now has a mandatory guide requirement for the high altitude volcanoes (can't link cuz I'm posting from phone). Apparently they are pretty strict about it.

Scott, I plan on sending you a PM tomorrow or next day. Too busy to compose what I need to at the moment. If you don't mind answering, that is....

Quick general question -can I use my alcohol stove in Ecuador? That is, is denatured alcohol, HEET, or strong rubbing alcohol available that anyone knows of? I've had mixed luck finding this type of fuel across various countries.